(b) The report must include a description of the procedures used in the examination and the examiner's observations and findings pertaining to the insanity defense.
(c) The examiner shall submit a separate report stating the examiner's observations and findings concerning:
(1) whether the defendant is presently a person with a mental illness and requires court-ordered mental health services under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code; or
(2) whether the defendant is presently a person with mental retardation.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 46C - Insanity Defense
Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report
Article 46C.101. Appointment of Experts
Article 46C.102. Experts: Qualifications
Article 46C.103. Competency to Stand Trial: Concurrent Appointment
Article 46C.104. Order Compelling Defendant to Submit to Examination
Article 46C.105. Reports Submitted by Experts
Article 46C.106. Compensation of Experts
Article 46C.107. Examination by Expert of Defendant's Choice